Marquinhos, from Fluminense, appreciates Fernando Diniz's playing style: 'No one in the world does that' | Fluminense

Highlight Fluminense In CONMEBOL Libertadores 2024 with two goals and one assist in two matches, Marquinhos held a press conference on Thursday, at the Estadio CT Carlos Castillo. The striker, who is on loan from Arsenal until the end of the year, was asked about the work of coach Arteta, the English team’s coach, and Fernando Diniz. The 21-year-old tried to find similarities between the two, but expressed his appreciation for the tri-colored leader by saying that it is a very original work.

– With Arteta, there is a little bit of admiration for the ball, and suggesting the game all the time. But Professor Fernando is completely different. It's hard to say, it's just different. I don't think anyone in the world does that. He's just here Fluminense. The similarity between wanting to suggest the game, to be attacking, has some relevance to Arteta. But the way we play, everything we do here is unique to him, and I don't think anyone in the world does that.

He had a goal and an assist last Tuesday in a win Fluminense Against Colo-Colo, 2-1 Marquinhos, who celebrated his birthday last Sunday, said he is living a dream of scoring a goal at the Maracanã.

Marquinhos also recounted the difficulties of adapting to European football and stated that he did not see any obstacles in coach Fernando Diniz's improvisations – Marquinhos had already played twice as a full-back.

– From my first contact with Professor Deniz, he made it very clear to me that I would come here not only to play in my position, but also to learn how to play in other positions on the pitch. For me it was calm when he came to me the week before the game, talked to me and if I could help him. I once played for Sao Paulo with Rogero Ceni. For me, it's not just news. I went there and I thought I played a great game playing on the wing. I'm here to learn from him and the whole group.

– It's a bit difficult to speak. When you leave Brazil at a young age, you still have a period of adaptation to European football, which is a little different from South American football. So, I think that's part of the process. Coming here I will learn a lot, it will be a very good year for me. God willing, in the future we will return to Europe and be more prepared.

Check other answers from Marquinhos

– The teacher also asks us a lot about playing without the ball. He says the main factor is that without the ball we have to steal faster and be closer to the opponent's goal. Being a winger or winger I think is good. I try to do the role well and learn from it.

Relationship with Libertadores

– In my first appearance as a starting player with Sao Paulo in the Libertadores, I was able to make my debut and score a goal and provide an assist. After three years, I was able to return to this competition and continue scoring goals, I am very happy. I hope I continue to help Fluminense.

– It was just before our debut (in the pre-Olympics). My agent spoke of interest Fluminense Shortly thereafter Professor Deniz called me. We had a conversation, and I was satisfied, and felt very happy. It was a smooth negotiation. Hey Fluminense It's a giant club. When I found out I was very happy. There in the Seleção I spoke with John Kennedy and Alexander. So the negotiations were easy, and it was not difficult to accept the proposal.

When I arrived, I knew that the group was better united, and that they were Copa Libertadores champions. I came to work and help in the best way I could. I was picking up the teacher's idea every day, trying to get used to it, so that I could get the most out of it at the right time.

After winning the Libertadores Fluminense He reached 4 points and topped the first group of the Libertadores. Colo-Colo's score is frozen at 3 points and remains in second place so far. Alianza Lima, who has one point, and Ciro Porteño, who currently has one point, will continue to play in the round.

In the next round on the 25th Fluminense He faces Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, while Colo-Colo faces Alianza Lima in Chile.

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